The following is a list of sports/games, divided by category. According to the World Sports Encyclopaedia (2003), there are 8,000 indigenous sports and sporting games. [1]

Check out this comprehensive guide about the many different types of sports, including both individual and team sports played around the world, for anyone looking for variety in physical activities.

Here is our alphabetical list of over 800+ sports played around the world. In addition to individual sports, the list includes some names of sport groups, styles and codes. There is undoubtedly more sports than are listed here, there are many regional sports, modified rules and new sports being developed every day (see new sports).

Sports are defined as physical contests pursued for the goals and challenges they entail. This is an alphabetically ordered list of sports, grouped by manner of play (individual or team). Sports that may be played with either opposing individuals or opposing teams are listed twice.

2024年7月17日 · This reference covers different types of sports from team and individual sports to extreme and water sports. You will also find a list of the most popular sports like baseball, basketball, cricket, and tennis.

The A-Z of sports covered by the BBC Sport team. Find all the latest live sports coverage, breaking news, results, scores, fixtures, tables, video and analysis on Football, Formula 1, Cricket,...

There are many different types of sports that are enjoyed by people all around the world. This list of sports names in English will help you learn or teach the names of sports. A sport is essentially an activity that requires skill and is athletic in nature.

2023年8月2日 · Sports are a crucial part of human society and have been played for centuries. The list includes over 800 sports played around the world, ranging from individual to team sports, and even some that involve animals or vehicles. The list is alphabetically ordered and includes sports from A to Z.

2023年8月26日 · From the popular and widely recognized games like football and basketball to the lesser-known disciplines such as orienteering and kabaddi, the world of sports is a vibrant tapestry of diverse activities. Each sport brings its own unique set of rules, skills, and excitement, captivating both participants and spectators alike.

On this page, we have categorised the different types of sports, broken these into categories even further and then provided a list of the different types of sports that are accepted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).